The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 303 – REBOOT: Questions as Valuable Tools for Decision-making
Sep 17, 2025
Dive into the power of mental models for effective leadership decisions. Discover seven practical questions to sharpen your focus and boost confidence. Explore the importance of differentiating problems from ongoing tensions, and learn how a 'to-don't' list can enhance clarity. Gain insights on assessing risks with Jim Collins' metaphor and reflecting on what's working in your leadership journey. This engaging discussion provides essential strategies to improve your decision-making and cultivate resilience.
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Leaders Need Mental Scaffolding
- Leaders are paid to make decisions and must improve their decision-making skills.
- A full manual won't work, so develop mental scaffolding to guide choices.
Mental Models As Decision Tools
- Mental models are explanations of how things work and act like tools in a toolbox.
- Wisdom is required to know which mental model to apply in each context.
Discovering 81 Mental Models
- J.R. tracked his own mental models and found he used many across weeks and months.
- He discovered 81 distinct models after writing them down over time.
